ABS-CBN Canada/TFC The Filipino Channel: TFC is the flagship product of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., the leader in providing quality news, entertainment, and other products and services that enable Filipinos overseas to connect and nurture relationships with the Philippines and Filipinos worldwide.

Anakbayan Toronto: Anakbayan is the comprehensive, national democratic mass organization of the Filipino youth. The Toronto chapter advocates around Philippine issues and those affecting the Filipino community in Canada.

Cocovie Naturals: Provider of high quality, all natural coconut-based products that highlight the health benefits and many uses of coconut.

Japorms Clothing: A line of apparel, culturally-inspired to promote a sense of Filipino nationalism into fashion. The term JAPORMS originated from a contraction of slang word which describes someone who is wearing a new style or fashionable clothes.

Jemeces Custom Jewelry and Home Decor: Toronto-designed accessories for the home and the self made from all natural materials

KAPISANAN’s Vinta Gallery: Vinta seeks to bring the legacy of Filipino craft traditions into the world of contemporary design, while elevating the Philippines and Filipinos around the world through exchange, exploration, and excellence.

Magik’s Home Furnishings: A lifestyle shop that showcases the Philippines through accessories that are authentic, majestic and divine. This specialty shop showcases time-old traditions of woodcarving, weaving, lighting and much more.

Pinoy Culture: A book store that aims to promote Filipino culture in Canada and across the globe through bilingual (Filipino and English), illustrated children’s books as well as other cultural products made by Filipinos.

Peace Quest: A non-profit organization that holds Art Playground events in Toronto in an effort to empower life in hostile areas, to inspire the youth to champion their struggles and to educate poor communities in the Philippines.

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TORONTO, August 21, 2012 – ADOBO: Meat or seafood marinated in a sauce of vinegar and garlic browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. If you're lucky enough to have Filipino friends or family, you’ve probably devoured this mouth-watering, yet simple dish. On August 26th, 2012, five of Toronto's best Filipino chefs will elevate their national dish to new heights and vie for the title of Adobo Master at the 7th Annual KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival at Artscape Wychwood Barns.

Rudy Boquilla of Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, Diona Joyce of Kanto by Tita Flips, Mila Nabor-Cuachon of Casa Manila, Remely Gutierrez of Remely’s Restaurant, and Charles Alconcel of Adobo Cafe are currently working on secret recipes for the BEST ADOBO IN TORONTO. Members of the public can judge for themselves for just $7 for an Adobo food combo plate. Local celebrity judge Ron Josol will crown the Adobo Master at the end of the day.

This event is the first cultural food event at Artscape Wychwood Barns, and it aims to maintain the spotlight on Filipino food in Toronto.

Remely Gutierrez, head chef and owner of Remely’s Restaurant sees the value in participating in such a historic moment: “Toronto, as we all know, is a very exciting city because of its multiculturalism. Sharing Filipino culture through my cooking of Filipino cuisine is something that I’m always proud of.”

Hosted by Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture and presented in partnership with San Miguel Beer, The Adobo Masters Cook-Off is the grand finale of KULTURA, a two-week long, FREE Filipino arts showcase.

Executive Director Caroline Mangosing knew it was the perfect time for KULTURA to focus on food: "Eating is the heart of Filipino culture and now the rest of the world is finally catching on to our cuisine."

”I don't think Filipino food has ever had its time in Toronto. We want it to be part of the discussion when people are trying to decide what they want to eat," Les Sabilano said in an interview for BlogTO.

In light of recent monsoon rains and flooding in the Philippine capital of Manila, various fundraising and donation drives will also take place all throughout KULTURA festival days to benefit the victims and survivors. One hundred percent of funds raised will be donated to charity.